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Pioneer SE-CX8-T Headphone, Bright Copper

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Pioneer SE-CX8-T Headphone, Bright Copper Pioneer SE-CX8-T Inner Ear Headphones -- Let the Beats Rock If music, powerful beats, and clubbing run through your veins, Pioneer's new exclusive Superior Club Sound ear buds are made for you. Take your tunes to a higher level, thanks to a high performance driver which produces the bass and volume levels you need to get into the groove. At the same time, a built-in vibrating Bass Exciter gives you a kicking subwoofer effect that is sure to rock your foundations. Now you can party day and night. With cleverly engineered ear holders, you're guaranteed of a stable and comfortable fit at all times. Thanks to a unique, tangle-free detachable cord (with lock-function), complete with in-line microphone and integrated remote control, you become master of your iPhone or Android smartphone. The SE-CX8 is equipped with high performance dynamic drivers that are tuned to produce a powerful bass and Superior Club Sound. Thanks to a built-in Bass Exciter you will feel the bass as if you were standing in the middle of the dance floor, offering a new sense of deep bass reproduction. These sleek, upscale in-ear headphones look as good as they sound. Their high quality design and detailed metal finish are sure to reflect your sense of style and taste. The SE-CX8 ear buds are available in bright silver, indigo-black, and bright copper. Each pair of SE-CX8 Superior Club Sound headphones comes with three sizes of soft silicone ear tips for a super comfortable, noise isolating fit. A sturdy, rubber feel protective carrying case is included in the package. SE-CX8 Inner Ear Headphones at a Glance: Featuring the "Bass Exciter" vibration element9.4 millimeters dynamic speaker unitTangle-free, detachable cordHigh-quality aluminum housingAvailable in Bright Silver, Indigo-Black, and Bright Copper
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Headphoneus Supremus
Pros: Great bass impact, Very good bass depth, Shakes your canals, A unique in-ear experience, Can replace cord w/ MMCX connectors
Cons: Bulky, somewhat uncomfortable design, Requires med-high volume for Exciter, List price is high--current is not, Cord is heavy
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It would be impossible to replicate my first impressions of the Pioneer Superior Club Sound in-ear headphone series. As such, if you’d like my initial reaction, check out myPioneer SE-CX9 review. The short version is that the Bass Exciter in these is clearly a gimmick, but it’s a gimmick that works. No IEM comes remotely close to having as much bass impact as the Pioneer SE-CX8 or SE-CX9. If you’re a true basshead, you might as well stop reading the review right now and move on to buying it for its current discounted price.

Pioneer SE-CX8 Features

  1. Featuring the “BASS EXCITER” vibration element that that generates a low-frequency vibration and offers a new sense of deep bass reproduction
  2. 9.4mm dynamic speaker unit
  3. High-quality aluminum housing
  4. Designed for optimal fit and comfort
  5. High-quality, tangle-free cord with in-line microphone and volume control for smartphones and MMCX connectors
  6. Available in Bright Silver, Indigo Black, and Bright Copper
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Pioneer SE-CX8 Impressions

These earphones have more impact than anything I’ve put in my ears. It’s pretty ridiculous what they can do. You can feel them vibrating if you hold them in your hand. I have to reduce my bass EQ well below what I’m used to or they start tickling the inside of my mind. One issue with engaging the Bass Exciter is that you have to bring them up to a moderately high volume for it to kick in. If I’m casually listening at low to mid volume levels, nothing shakes and I have IEMs that have more pleasing audio (and bass) for quiet listening.

That said, these IEMs sound good. They lean toward bass without equalization. The mids are somewhat recessed and the highs are present but not annoyingly so like in many v-shaped sound signatures. If you really love clarity or just prefer the sound of Balanced Armature drivers over Dynamic, you might lean toward the SE-CX9 instead. If you want a little more bass depth overall and are willing to sacrifice some of the crystal clarity you get with a BA driver, the SE-CX8 is for you. I prefer the SE-CX8 because of its depth.

One issue I have with these is that they are heavy, and the no-tangle cord is as bulky as the earphones it attaches to. After a couple hours of use, I have to swap these out for another earphone. I plan to replace the cable at some point with something else that uses MMCX connectors. Using the Monster gel SuperTips has improved comfort a bit for me over the stock tips.

Ultimately, there’s nothing else out there like these earphones. The Bass Exciter works, and it really is exciting for bassheads. Your canals will shake, your chest will rumble, and you’ll find yourself dancing as you listen.

If you’re a basshead, you owe it to yourself to try out the Pioneer SE-CX8 or SE-CX9. At current prices ($80 and $130, respectively), they are absolutely worth a listen. The SE-CX8 has a permanent place in my collection unless it’s somehow usurped by its own successor or someone else invents an IEM that shakes my ears even more.

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Pioneer SE-CX8 Specifications

Headphone TypeFully Enclosed Dynamic Headphones with Exciter
Frequency Response4 – 30,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω
Maximum Input Power100 mW
Sensitivity102 dB/mW
Driver Unit Diameter9.4mm Dynamic Driver
Plug3.5 mm 4P mini-plug (gold plated)
Cable1.2 m (detachable OFC Litz wire with lock-function)
MMCX connectors. In-line mic with remote.
Weight0.46 oz (without cord)

Pioneer SE-CX8

$200 MSRP ($80 tested)


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BASS IMPACT

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BASS DEPTH

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OVERALL SOUND

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BUILD QUALITY

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REVIEWER BIAS

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PROS

  1. - Great bass impact
  2. - Very good bass depth
  3. - Shakes your canals
  4. - A unique in-ear experience
  5. - Can replace cord w/ MMCX connectors

CONS

  1. - Bulky, somewhat uncomfortable design
  2. - Requires med-high volume for the Exciter to work
  3. - List price is too high, current is not
  4. - Cord is heavy
  5. - Uses a gimmick to get bass impact... but it works




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Review is awesome and that chart on bottom is sick!! Very cool! Reviewer Bias....man...that should be a new factor put into all reviews :)
 
Nice work!!
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